[Farmall] A McCormick Deering in need of help

[Larry Sikes]

I have the same tractor (1924 or 26 I forget) - it is 4 sale complete 
and running  just needs paint for $2000  - think they
might need another one?

At 01:42 PM 11/18/2007, you wrote:
>I received the following note from some folks who in the process of
>restoring a McCormick Deering 10-20. I have posted the images at my
>Fotki album:
><http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/mccormick-deering-10-20/>. Until I
>have their permission to provide their Email identity, I will relay any
>suggestions or comments you might have. I can also provide much larger
>images off-line to anyone interested.
>
>Mike
>
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>These are pictures I've taken already.  Note the two holes in the block
>one on each side.  That's a challenge !!!!!!  I've tried to find a used
>one but the cheapest I've found is $300.  That's way to much to pay.
>We're going to try to weld it.  We knew about the one by the opening but
>not the other one when we purchased it. That gear you helped us get out
>looks just like new.  The radiator does not have any holes. The lugs
>don't show wear.  We think by the looks of it when it was quite new it
>blew up the block and it was just left to sit ever since.  It certainly
>would be interesting to know the history behind the tractors.
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